TUITION & FEES
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TUITION
Master of Music Degrees
QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL All Students 4 (varies) 45 $612 $27,540 Bachelor of Music Degrees
QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance (Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal)* 12 $6,735 – $6,876 135 $545 – $612 $80,820 – $82,512 Performance with Minor (Audio Production/ Music Industry Studies)** 14 $7,870 – $8,012 160 $545 – $612 $96,560 – $98,252 Composition* 12 $6,735 – $6,876 135 $545 – $612 $80,820 – $82,512 Songwriting & Production* 12 $6,735 – $6,876 135 $545 – $612 $80,820 – $82,512 Songwriting & Production (MI Online)* 12 $6,187.50 180 $450 (135 MUSIC CREDITS TOTAL)
$300 (45 GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS TOTAL)$74,250 General Education Credits*** (varies) (varies) 45 $300 $13,500 Associate Degrees
ASSOCIATE DEGREES QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL AS in Live Music Event Production 6 $8,175 90 $545 $49,050 AS in Music Business 6 $8,175 90 $545 $49,050 AS in Music Business (MI Online)* 6 $6,750 90 $450 $40,500 AA in Performance 6 $8,175 90 $545 $49,050 AA in Performance: (GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, KEYBOARD,
VOCAL) (MI Online)*6 $6,750 90 $450 $40,500 AA in Performance/Combined Emphasis 6 $8,175 90 $545 $49,050 AS in Studio Recording 6 $8,175 90 $545 $49,050 AS in Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 6 $6,750 90 $450 $40,500 Associate Degrees – Part-time
ASSOCIATE DEGREES – PART-TIME QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard,
Vocal) (MI Online)12 $3,375 – $3,600 90 $450 $40,500 Music Business (MI Online) 12 $3,375 – $3,600 90 $450 $40,500 Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 12 $3,375 – $3,600 90 $450 $40,500 Certificates
CERTIFICATE QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance 4 $8,175 60 $545 $32,700 Performance (GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, KEYBOARD,
VOCAL) (MI Online)*4 $6,750 60 $450 $27,000 Audio Engineering 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 2 $6,750 30 $450 $13,500 DJ Performance and Production 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 DJ Performance and Production (MI Online) 2 $6,750 30 $450 $13,500 Electronic Music Production 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 Electronic Music Production (MI Online) 2 $6,750 30 $450 $13,500 Independent Artist 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 Independent Artist (MI Online) 2 $6,525 – $6,975 30 $450 $13,500 Music Business 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 Music Business (MI Online) 2 $6,750 30 $450 $13,500 Music Business//Entrepreneur 3 $8,175 45 $545 $24,525 Guitar Craft 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 Guitar Craft//Acoustic Design 3 $8,175 45 $545 $24,525 Guitar Craft//Set Neck Design 3 $8,175 45 $545 $24,525 Songwriting 2 $8,175 30 $545 $16,350 Songwriting (MI Online) 2 $6,750 30 $450 $13,500 Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur 4 $8,175 60 $545 $32,700 Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur (MI Online)* 4 $6,750 60 $450 $27,000 Certificate – Part Time
CERTIFICATE – PART TIME QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard,
Vocal) (MI Online)8 $3,375 – $4.275 60 $450 $27,000 Martist / Producer / Entrepreneur (MI Online) 8 $3,375 – $4.275 60 $450 $27,000 DJ Performance & Production (MI Online) 8 $3,375 – $3,600 60 $450 $13,500 Music Business (MI Online) 8 $3,375 – $3,600 60 $450 $13,500 Songwriting (MI Online) 8 $3,375 – $3,600 60 $450 $13,500 Independent Artist (MI Online) 8 $3,150 – $3,825 60 $450 $13,500 Electronic Music Production (MI Online) 8 $3,375 – $3,600 60 $450 $13,500 Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 8 $3,375 – $3,600 60 $450 $13,500 Non-Certificate
NON-CERTIFICATE QUARTER PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL MI SELECT PROGRAM**** 1 $8,175 N/A N/A $8,175 MI SELECT EXPRESS PROGRAM**** 1 $4,087.50 N/A N/A $4,087.50 TUITION DEPOSIT: $300.00; All programs are refundable.
* Based on average of 12 credits/quarter for on-campus programs and 15 credits/quarter for MI Online programs; GE units
average 3.75 per quarter. Tuition costs vary by quarter based on number of credits.
** Based on per-unit cost of Major and minor courses. Actual quarter amounts may vary.
*** GE Units are offered by arrangement with Los Angeles City College; tuition rates vary. Contact LACC for current
tuition information.
**** Courses taken during an MI Select or MI Select Express session do not earn course credit. Attendance or completion
of any course does not guarantee subsequent advanced placement in a Certificate or Degree program. MI Select quarter
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ALL-STUDENT FEES
(APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS IN ALL PROGRAMS)
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) – All students are mandated by the State of California to pay $0.50 per $1,000 of Total Program Cost. Please refer to tuition table for program costs.BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREES
BACHELOR OF MUSIC Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL Performance Major $100 $75 $1,000* $45 $1,715 W/Minor in Audio Production $100 $85 $75 $1856** $45 $2,661 W/Minor in Music Industry Studies $100 $45 $1,805 Composition Major $100 $75 $1200-$1400*** $45 $1,915-$3,115**** ASSOCIATE DEGREES
ASSOCIATE DEGREES Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL AA in Performance $100 $45 $370 AA in Performance: Guitar (MI Online) $100 $75 $550 AS in Music Business $100 $45 $370 AS in Music Business (MI Online) $100 $75 $550 AS in Live Music Event Production, AE $100 $85 $444 $2,265 $45 $3,164 AS in Studio Recording, AE $100 $85 $464 $2,088 $45 $3,007 CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL Performance $100 $45 $280 Performance: Guitar (MI Online) $100 $75 400 Audio Engineering $100 $85 $199 $856** $45 $1,330 DJ Performance and Production $100 $239†† $45 $429 $813 Independent Artist $100 $45 $190 Music Business $100 $45 $190 Music Business//Entrepreneur $100 $45 $235 Guitar Craft $100 $465 $621††† $45 $530 Guitar Craft Acoustic Design $100 $465 $918††† $45 $545 Guitar Craft Set-Neck Design $100 $465 $918††† $45 $545 Artist / Producer / Entrepreneur (MI Online) $100 $75 $400 NON-CERTIFICATES
NON-CERTIFICATE Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL MI Select / MI Select Express $100 $45 $145 NOTES:
Tuition and fees for all programs are charged on a quarterly basis and are due at the time of registration for each quarter of instruction. All programs require students to source their own materials, software and equipment. Students are not allowed to enter MI facilities or attend classes until required tuition and fees are paid in full. See student Billing department for current information. Costs vary according to manufacturer prices and features. Please contact our Admissions Department for details on the fees pertaining to your specific start date.* Arranging Course Fees.
** Audio Engineering Course Facility Fee.
*** Arranging/Orchestration Fee (depending on venue availability).
**** Due to Arranging/Orchestration Fee (depending on venue availability).
† Multiply technology fee by number of quarters referenced on the tuition table.
†† Serato DJ Expansion License Fee $150, Traktor License Fee $89
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OPTIONAL SERVICE FEES
(APPLIES TO ANY STUDENT WISHING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OPTIONAL ITEMS)
COMMENCEMENT
Item Quarter Needed Fee Amount Cap and Gown fees Final quarter $25 Per-ticket extra graduation ticket fees (the first 4 are free) Final quarter $10 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Item Quarter Needed Fee Amount Per-course retest fee As needed $50.00 Re-application fee As needed $51.00 Late registration fee As needed $100.00 Per-course credit by examination/”test-out” fee As needed $40.00 Lost or renewed Student ID Card fee As needed $10.00 Transcript request fee As needed $15.00 Rushed transcript request fee As needed $20.00 NOTES:
- Tuition and fees for all programs are charged on a quarterly basis and are due at the time of registration for each quarter of instruction. Students are not allowed to enter MI facilities or attend classes until required tuition and fees are paid in full. Please contact the student billing department at studentbilling@mi.edu for specific information about your individual account.
- Costs of certain items may vary in accordance with manufacturer prices and features. This may cause relative fees to increase to accommodate this variance. As such, please be sure to check this page prior to registering/ordering materials to ensure that you are aware of the current price.
- Fees are non-refundable.
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TEXTBOOKS
Musicians Institute provides textbook requirements and estimated costs for each program.
Please use the ISBN codes provided to assist you in finding the proper texts for each course. Used or digital copies are acceptable. Some resources to source these materials include, but are not limited to:
- www.musiciansinstitutebookstore.com
- www.amazon.com
- www.halleonard.com
- www.jwpepper.com
- www.barnesandnoble.com
Guitar performance and Guitar Craft students do not need to purchase outside textbooks for their core classes. However, certain elective courses in the Guitar program do have required textbooks that must be purchased by the student. If you have questions about any of these requirements, please contact admissions at 800-255-7529 or admissions@mi.edu.
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EQUIPMENT
Musicians Institute Student BYOD Policy
As of October 6, 2014, each student at Musicians Institute must have a device that allows for access to our Learning Management System (LMS) and corresponding materials. This is a requirement of enrollment at Musicians Institute.
Musicians Institute has made every effort to ensure that this material is available on a multitude of different devices/operating systems.
As such, you will need a device that meets the following specifications below:
General Requirements:
- A smart phone, tablet or laptop computer
- Internet connection for device/computer (wi-fi or ethernet recommended)
- Built-in or external speakers, headphones, or similar for audio playback
Apple Devices:
- iPad (iPad2 or newer recommended**)
- iPad Mini (Retina display suggested**)
- iPhone (4s or newer recommended**)
- iOS 7 or above is recommended
** All device versions are technically compatible with the delivery application. However, older devices may be limited by memory and CPU requirements of a given book/file size. It is likely that students with iOS devices pre-iPad 2/iPhone 4 will experience diminished functionality the deliver application.
Android Devices:
- Phone & tablet devices utilizing the Android OS are compatible with the deliver application. Due to the wide variety of manufacturers and models, a standardized list of actual devices cannot be issued.
- Android OS 4.4 or above is recommended.
Desktop Readers (Mac and Windows):
These desktop reader applications require Adobe AIR to be installed and current on the machine. All tech specifications are related to same minimum requirements for Adobe AIR installation: http://www.adobe.com/products/air/tech-specs.htmlWindows
- 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (including 64 bit editions) with Service Pack 2, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
Mac OS
- Intel® Core™ Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor
- Mac OS X v10.7, v10.8, or v10.9
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
Guitar Craft Equipment Requirements
- Electronic tuner (Strobe type preferred)
- Instrument cable with 1⁄4” plugs (minimum length of 3’)
- Mechanical pencil with lead size of 0.5 or 0.7
- Eraser
- 3-ring binder
- Paper notebook or laptop for taking notes
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COURSE CATALOG
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